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My Europe Series
Spéculoos: How Belgium’s beloved biscuit is unifying a divided nation
When the CEO of Lotus Bakeries recently announced plans to axe the speculoos — Belgium's national biscuit — name from branding on its biscuit packs, there were howls of discontent on social media and angry calls for a boycott.
Travel News
These Cuban bartenders have been making cocktails from native plants
The pair grew plants in pots and flowerbeds in their homes to use in their cocktails, because of a lack of syrups and liquor in the Caribbean island. Now they cultivated the species they need on a farm outside of Havana.
Italy
The Truffle Hunters: new film laments Italy's disappearing way of life
“They don’t tell their wives, their children, they never admit they found a truffle, they just go wandering out for ten hours a night. They’re in their late 80s, they’re with their dog, in the dark and cold, looking for these little morsels of goodness."
Travel News
Pepper season in the Balkans means it's 'Ajvar' sauce production time
Slathered on bread, nibbled with cheese, or served alongside meat dishes, for generations "Ajvar" has filled the shelves of winter pantries and the rich spread's production is a matter of pride across Balkan countries.
